Swirly Smooshy Chunky Beanie

Do you need a hat….. now? This swirly little, available in 3 sizes (S, M, L) beanie knits up nice and quick, thanks to fat yarn and big needles. It stays snugly on your head, and keeps you toasty warm...almost like you’re wearing a fleece on your head! As a bonus, this hat also makes excellent last-minute Christmas knitting, for all your friends! Techniques: This is a great pattern for an advanced beginner or beyond. To successfully complete this hat, you need to know how to: cast on, knit in the round, knit, knit 2 together, knit 3 together, do a yarn over, and weave in ends. Materials: Yarn: 60-85 yards (55-75 meters) Malabrigo Rasta (100% merino wool, 90 yards/82 meters per 150 g skein) or other super bulky yarn (5-6 wpi); sample in photo uses colorway Verde Azul. This pattern looks extra snazzy with a super variegated yarn. Needle: US 13/9.0mm circular needles (32” or longer for magic loop) or size needed to obtain gauge. Checking the gauge is very important to achieve a good fit; do not skip this step! Notions: Tapestry needle, scissors. Gauge: 2.5 stitches and 3 rows per 1” in garter stitch, before blocking. Sizes: adult small (medium, large); yields a hat with circumference of approximately 19.2” (21.5”; 24”), assuming the given gauge.